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What comes after robotic surgery? Incisionless surgery.

In the latest SRS podcast episode, Sue O'Sullivan sits down with Dr. Michael McDonald, urologist at AdventHealth, to explore the rise of histotripsy — a technique that uses pulsed ultrasound energy to destroy soft tissue without heat, radiation, or a single incision.

Dr. McDonald breaks down:

• How histotripsy works and why it represents the next major step in surgical evolution
• Current FDA approvals and clinical trials for liver, kidney, and pancreatic conditions
• The launch of the Society of Incisionless Surgery (SIS) and its mission to advance multi-specialty collaboration and AI-driven imaging

If you're following the future of surgery, this one is worth your time.

🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/EO7zJtEGSrc

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Big news in robotic surgery.

Medtronic has announced a $700 million strategic partnership with Cornerstone Robotics, securing international distribution rights for the Sentire Surgical System to complement its existing Hugo RAS platform.

The move signals a clear portfolio strategy: give hospitals and surgeons more choices, and accelerate access to minimally invasive care in underserved markets worldwide.

For the robotic surgery community, this is worth paying attention to.

🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/w6ipeLikmWY

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Episode 5 of the SRS Podcast is live!

Dr. Martin Martino sits down with Dr. Andrew Hung, Vice Chair for Academic Development at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, for a candid conversation about AI, not just in the OR, but in how it's reshaping health and everyday life.

If you're curious about where robotic surgery is headed and what AI's growing role really means for patients and providers, this one's worth your time.

Listen here 👉 youtu.be/0sDA6DEqasY

Episode 5: The Emerging Role of AI in Robotic Surgery

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20,000 surgeries. One surgeon. A legacy that's saving lives.

The Society of Robotic Surgery and International Prostate Cancer Foundation held an awards gala in honor of Dr. Vipul Patel's 20,000th prostate cancer surgery.

The room was filled with surgeons and healthcare leaders from around the world, all united by the same mission: delivering lifesaving care and advancing prostate cancer awareness, screening, and early detection.

Moments like this remind us why this work matters.

Congratulations to Dr. Patel on this extraordinary milestone!

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Mark your calendars, the SRS 2027 Annual Meeting is coming to Rome, Italy!

Join us for cutting-edge science, meaningful learning, and the connections that matter most across the SRS community. This time, the Eternal City sets the stage, and SRS will take care of the rest.

Details and registration coming soon!

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